Wishing everyone a beautiful day! Photos taken December 24th, 2012 Oakland Zoo
Burning holiday energy…
Oh, my, is my five-year-old excited about Christmas tomorrow. He can’t sit still, and he’s been acting super whacky. It’s been raining and cold here in the Bay Area for days, and our outdoor adventures have been limited this past week because I’ve been sick (I still have a horrible cough). Between his cabin feverContinue reading “Burning holiday energy…”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise
I’ve had two amazing surprises within the past week that, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to capture with my camera. Both were visitors to our backyard. The first was… a fox! He visited Thursday morning at 10:00am, and he it stayed for about five minutes, giving me a lot of time to watch what it wasContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise”
Kayaking, Lake Chabot Regional Park
Peaceful… Kayaker, Lake Chabot Regional Park Photos taken December 11th, 2012
Sick…
We’re down with the flu, so there won’t be any outdoor play for us for a few days. I’ll be back in touch when we’re healthy again.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate
Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate Photo taken December 11th, 2012 You may also enjoy: Spider Webs
Fishing, Lake Chabot Regional Park
For information about fishing and boating in Lake Chabot Regional Park, visit the East Bay Regional Parks website… http://www.ebparks.org/parks/lake_chabot
Silent Saturday: Morning Walk, Lake Chabot
A morning walk on the East Shore Trail Lake Chabot Regional Park, California December 11th, 2012
Spider Webs
Photos taken December 11th, 2012
The Bench, East Shore Trail, Lake Chabot
When our son was a baby, my husband and I walked a lot at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley. Each side of the lake has a 1.5 mile paved trail (the West Shore and East Shore trails), perfect for walking with a stroller. When we would walk the East Shore Trail, almost every time, ourContinue reading “The Bench, East Shore Trail, Lake Chabot”
Egrets, Lake Chabot Regional Park
Snowy or Great? East Shore Trail, Lake Chabot Regional Park Photos taken December 11th, 2012
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections Marina, Lake Chabot, California Photo taken December 11th, 2012
Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons
The last of the autumn leaves, Lake Chabot, California Photo taken December 11th, 2012
Fun! Magic Mountain Playground, San Mateo
I have to rate this playground one the best in the entire San Francisco Bay Area. We’ve been here a few times over the years, and it’s always so much fun. If you have a kid who’s into knights, princesses, dragons, and/or castles, this park is a must-visit. The three-story slide is a highlight! InterestedContinue reading “Fun! Magic Mountain Playground, San Mateo”
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum…
Our holiday activity yesterday was all about the Christmas tree. A tradition we started a few years ago is to go to the Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm to cut down our tree for the season. Happily, unlike the last two years, which were rainy, muddy events, the weather yesterday was gorgeous. The hunt forContinue reading “O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum…”
Christmas at Ardenwood
This morning we attended another wonderful seasonal event at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont…. “Christmas at Ardenwood”. We had a great time, even though it was raining – perhaps even more because of the wet weather. I was frightened this would be a crowded event, as festivals here usually are. I was pleasantly surprised thatContinue reading “Christmas at Ardenwood”
Silent Saturday: Neighborhood Walk in the Rain
Day Three of Rain Photos taken November 30th, 2012
Western Grebe, Shorebird Park
Photo taken November 27th, 2012 Shorebird Park, Berkeley
Building Forts! Adventure Playground, Berkeley
The Adventure Playground in Berkeley… the only place I know in the San Francisco Bay Area where kids are encouraged to get creative with saws, hammers & nails, and paints to build forts. And play on their creations! Photos from our school field trip to the playground yesterday… For more information, check out this postContinue reading “Building Forts! Adventure Playground, Berkeley”
Deer on the Hill
It’s been a while since I’ve taken any photos of the deer that graze on the hill behind our home. You may also enjoy: The Baby Deer Another Favorite… The Coyote
Suburban Nature Explorations 